International influence in professional sports 

Athletes play a very important role in today's society. They play such important roles that they have a big influence n international issues. For example:

- All International Athletes-  These athletes compete every four years in the Olympics and compete for their countries. These athletes have an impact because when they compete internationally they inspire millions to do and to keep doing what they live to do. 

- David Beckham - Beckham has donated millions into countless international charities. He is also a very big role model to many kids and teens.  He also has his own charity, the Victoria and David Beckham Charitable Trust, which provides children with wheelchairs, among other causes.  

- Dikembe Mutombo - He donated 15 million dollars to build a huge Hospital in his home country of Congo. This Hospital saves millions every week and has made a huge difference in the people of congo. 

- Kristy Yamaguchi- Kristy is a huge role model to many little girls who wish to be like her. She is a professional figure skater with many awards. She created her own fundraiser called Always Dream Foundation . Witch pushes communities to have a positive influence on children 

- Dirk Nowitski - The germán born NBA star started his own foundation called the Dirk Nowitski foundation. The main goal for this charity was to fight hunger in Africa and to give to people who needed most. 








sources:
https://realtruth.org/articles/255-towtghtu.html
http://www.nbcsports.com/most-charitable-athletes#slide-3
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1901440-top-10-most-charitable-athletes-in-sports-today